The Latest Breaking News from Iga Swiatek

French Open updates: Rublev's defeat, Swiatek's birthday win, and unexpected outcomes keep fans engaged.

Fans on Court Philippe Chatrier regaled the defending champion Iga Swiatek with the Happy Birthday song on Friday afternoon after the top seed celebrated her 23rd birthday with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over the unseeded Czech Marie Bouzkova to reach the last-16 at the French Open.

Coco Gauff, Ons Jabeur and Stefanos Tsitsipas are also in singles action on a packed day at Roland Garros

Novak Djokovic continued to keep his expectations low at the French Open after an encouraging performance in beating Roberto Carballés Baena

Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina joined Iga Swiatek in the third round with straightforward wins.

Persistent rain and cold temperatures have thrown a wet blanket on the Paris Grand Slam tournament, leaving disgruntled fans starved of action and organisers racing to clear a backlog of matches – and more rain forecast in the days ahead.

The French Open has banned fans from having alcohol in the stands at the Grand Slam tournament in Paris

Novak Djokovic reached the French Open last 32 for the 19th successive year on Thursday as Roland Garros organisers banned alcohol from the stands in an effort to counter growing complaints from players over disrespectful, rowdy fans.

Organisers of the French Open tennis tournament on Thursday banned fans from drinking alcohol while watching matches as part of a hastily arranged package of measures to combat loutish behaviour as the world's top players battle to lift one of the circuit's most coveted prizes.